Abstract
Wastewater testing for SARS-CoV-2 has emerged as a promising tool for disease surveillance in aggregate populations. We present a novel method to rapidly extract, concentrate, and amplify viral RNA from wastewater using Exclusion-based Sample Preparation (ESP) and RT-PCR. This technology identified potential outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 at University of Kentucky dormitories, resulting in targeted clinical testing and quarantine procedures.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | MicroTAS 2021 - 25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences |
| Pages | 849-850 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781733419031 |
| State | Published - 2021 |
| Event | 25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2021 - Palm Springs, Virtual, United States Duration: Oct 10 2021 → Oct 14 2021 |
Publication series
| Name | MicroTAS 2021 - 25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences |
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Conference
| Conference | 25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2021 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Palm Springs, Virtual |
| Period | 10/10/21 → 10/14/21 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This research was funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute of Drug Abuse, and National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Reagents were generously provided by BEI Resources
Publisher Copyright:
© 2021 MicroTAS 2021 - 25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences. All rights reserved.
Keywords
- Molecular Diagnostics
- SARS-CoV-2
- Surface Tension
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)